At the invitation of Chancellor Angela Merkel of the Federal Republic of Germany, Premier Li Keqiang of the State Council arrived at Berlin Tegel Military Airport by special plane in the morning of May 25, 2013 local time, starting his official visit to Germany.

Li Keqiang delivered a written address at the airport, conveying cordial greetings and best wishes from the Chinese people to the German people. He said, Germany is the first EU country I visit after taking office as the Premier of the State Council of China. It demonstrates that the new Chinese government highly values developing China's relations with Germany and Europe. Both China and Germany are countries with important influence in the world, and it is a strategic choice and long-term policy of the Chinese side to develop friendly cooperation with Germany. We are willing to work with the German side to enhance understanding, to deepen mutual trust, to expand cooperation and to strengthen communication and coordination on international and regional affairs, so as to push for new progress in China-Germany strategic partnership and make positive contributions to China-Europe relations.

During the visit, Li Keqiang will meet with President Joachim Gauck, exchange in-depth views with Chancellor Merkel on bilateral relations and issues of common concern through large-scale and small-scale talks, and meet with leaders of political parties and local governments. He will attend the opening ceremony of the "Year of Languages" program between China and Germany and deliver a speech to the German business community. The both sides will also sign cooperation documents in the fields of energy conservation, environmental protection, investment, agriculture and education.

Upon arrival, Li Keqiang was greeted at the airport by senior officials from the German government and H.E. Shi Mingde, Chinese Ambassador to Germany.

Li Keqiang arrived in Germany after successfully concluding his official visit to Switzerland. Upon his departure from Zurich Airport, Li Keqiang was seen off at the airport by senior officials from the Swiss government and H.E. Xu Jinghu, Chinese Ambassador to Switzerland.